07/21/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes July 21, 2022
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 21, 2022
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor Kathleen Beckman,
Councilmember David Allbritton, Councilmember Mark Bunker and
Councilmember Lina Teixeira
Also Present: Jon Jennings — City Manager, Micah Maxwell —Assistant City
Manager, Michael Delk—Assistant City Manager, David Margolis —
City Attorney, Rosemarie Call — City Clerk and Nicole Sprague —
Deputy City Clerk.
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Mayor Hibbard
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation — Rev. Jefferson from Grace Lutheran Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 July Service Awards
One service award was presented to a city employee.
4.2 Drowning Prevention Presentation - Shaun Beasley - Recreation Manager, Parks and
Recreation Department
Parks and Recreation Manager Sean Beasley provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the June 16, 2022 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the minutes of the June
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16, 2022 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the
City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5.2 Approve the minutes of the May 24, 2022 Special City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Beckman moved to approve the minutes of the May 24,
2022 Special City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation
by the City Clerk. The motion was fully seconded and carried
unanimously.
6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda
Peter Scalia provided an update regarding the services delivered
through members of the Going Home Clearwater coalition, which is
comprised of Saint Vincent dePaul Community Kitchen and Resources
Center, The Refuge Outreach Church, Joy of the Gospel Ministries,
Fresh Start Mentoring, Homeless Empowerment Project, Community
Service Foundation and the Church of Scientology, to address
homelessness in the community.
Cal Tiger expressed his interest in sustainability and homelessness. He
described a solution that would incentivize homeless to collect plastic
bottles in return for payment.
Kevin Hunsicker requested consideration to approve a text amendment
that would disallow institutional uses around residential properties
that involve religious uses.
Mr. Holuba wondered why some police recruits travel so far to join the
Clearwater Police Department and expressed concerns with hiring legacy
officers and those with military training.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Accept the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection's Resilient Florida Fiscal Year
21-22 Planning Grant award in the amount of$197,848 with the required local match of
$24,000, for the development of a city-wide vulnerability assessment using the City
Simulator tool of Atkins North America, Inc. and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
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7.2 Approve an Engineer of Record (EOR) Work Order to Atkins North America, Inc. of
Tampa, FL for the development of a city-wide vulnerability assessment using Atkins' City
Simulator tool in the amount of$221,848 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.3 Accept a Gas Utility Easement from Brooker Creek V LLC. (consent)
7.4 Accept a Gas Utility Easement from MHC Country Place LLC. (consent)
7.5 Approve the conveyance of a Distribution Easement to Duke Energy Florida, LLC, d/b/a
Duke Energy, for the installation, operation, and maintenance of electric facilities to
support Duke's relocation and installation of power poles, lighting, and new service
connections at 401 N McMullen Booth Road and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.6 Approve a purchase order to Workscapes, LLC for the purchase and installation of office
furniture at the Clearwater Police Department District Three Operations and Training
Center (18-0004-PD) in the amount of$211,663.05, pursuant to Clearwater Code of
Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback, and Section 2.563 (1)(d), Non-competitive
purchases, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Approve an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Pinellas County, the Town of Belleair,
and Cities of Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater, Dunedin, Indian Rocks Beach,
Largo, Seminole, and Tarpon Springs for a funding match for a Southwest Florida Water
Management District Cooperative Funding Initiative Grant in the amount of$34,629.00
for the Clearwater Harbor/St. Joseph Sound Comprehensive Conservation Management
Plan Surface Water Resource Assessment Update and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Authorize a purchase order to Alan Jay of Sebring, FL for the purchase of ten Police
Pursuit Vehicles in a not to exceed amount of$359,150.00 pursuant to Clearwater Code
of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback, and Section 2.563(1)(d), impractical to
bid; authorize an extension through October 31, 2022 and an increase of$40,000.00 to
Contract 900729, Enforcement One of Oldsmar, FL for Police Upfitting to allow the
upfitting of the additional ten vehicles pursuant to ITB 47-19, Police Vehicle Upfitting
Services and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.9 Appoint Stephanie Chill to the Sister Cities Advisory Board as the Sister Cities, Inc.
representative for an unexpired term through July 31, 2023. (consent)
7.10Request for authority to settle case of City of Clearwater v. 1510 Barry Holding, LLC, et
al., Case No. 21-4847-CI. (consent)
Councilmember Bunker moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
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submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
8.1 Approve the City of Clearwater's Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Annual Action Plan, which is the
third Action Plan of the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 - Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Consolidated
Plan, to implement the goals and objectives set forth in the Consolidated Plan and
authorize the appropriate officials to enter into agreements with HUD and organizations
approved for funding, together with authorization to execute administrative adjustments to
same as needed.
On July 16, 2020, City Council approved the 2020/2021 - 2024/2025
Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan) identifying the city's goals and objectives
with respect to the city's administration of HOME Investment Partnership
(HOME) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds.
Under the Consolidated Plan, the City is required by the US Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create and implement a plan each
year to identify the sources and uses of these funds for housing, community
programs, and economic development. This plan, referred to as the Annual
Action Plan, provides HUD with the City's Housing Division budget and
proposed expenditures based on the entitlement funds and estimated program
income that the City will receive in the upcoming fiscal year to meet the goals
and objectives established in the Consolidated Plan.
Funds will be used to develop viable communities and sustain existing ones. In
addition, the funds will be used to provide safe, decent and affordable housing to
assist extremely low- to moderate-income households. This year's Annual
Action Plan allocates federal funds to provide housing opportunities to extremely
low- to moderate-income households for new and existing homes, construction
and/or renovation of public facilities, and to fund public services programs.
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/2023, the City will receive $897,475 in entitlement
funds for the CDBG Program and $509,528 in entitlement funds for the HOME
Program. The City is also reprogramming: $3,790,961 in prior year HOME
entitlement and program income funding; $180,000 in anticipated FY2022/2023
HOME program income; $767,422 in prior year CDBG entitlement and program
income funding; $27,800 in anticipated FY2022/2023 CDBG program income;
and $1,179,080 in CDBG Revolving Loan Program funds. Funds provided
through the CDBG Program may be used for housing, community and
economic development, public services and facilities, acquisition, relocation and
administration. Funds provided through the HOME Program are limited to
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housing-related activities and administration.
The City partners with several non-profit agencies to implement the goals and
objectives established in the Consolidated Plan. To obtain these partners, the
City annually publishes in February a Notice of Funding Availability in the local
newspaper and on its website. This notice informs the public of the resources
the City will make available and the eligible uses of those resources. It also
informs them of the 30-day application period for requesting funds. The
applications were due on March 16, 2022. With the City receiving 23
applications, staff is recommending funding for 22 organizations. One public
service agency changed operational activities after submitting its application,
causing its application to be ineligible.
A Technical Review Committee (TRC) comprised of a professional in the social
service and grants community, a member of the City's Neighborhood and
Affordable Housing Advisory Board (NAHAB), a representative of the Homeless
Leadership Alliance, and the City Clerk reviewed and ranked the applications.
Applicants were provided an opportunity to present their proposed projects at
the April 12, 2022, NAHAB meeting. City Housing staff also reviewed each
application to ensure it met HUD's baseline requirements. With guidance from
the TRC and NAHAB and based on available funding, City staff prepared
recommended funding allocations. The NAHAB met on May 10, 2022 and
approved the recommended allocations. NAHAB approval is subject to City
Council approval of the Annual Action Plan.
Each year the City may allocate up to 15% of its CDBG entitlement funds for
Public Services activities. This year the city received ten requests for funding of
public services from eight public service providers and two Homebuyer
Education Counselors in the amount $229,786. With one application
withdrawn, $134,621 was available to fund the remaining nine activities. Staff
recommends allocating a total of$30,000 to the two Homebuyer Education
Counseling organizations as this is consistent with prior years' activity levels to
meet housing-related service needs. Staff recommends allocation of funding
for the remaining seven organizations is based on the tiered ranking of TRC
scoring for which the three highest-ranked applicants are granted fifty percent of
the remaining public service funding ($17,436 each); the next two
highest-ranked applicants are granted thirty percent ($15,693 each); and the
two lowest-ranked applicants are granted twenty percent ($10,462 each).
The City received nine requests for funding of Public Facilities improvements.
The TRC reviewed each application and recommended funding of each request
as appropriate. Staff is recommending funding of all eligible components of
each request; however, staff is recommending that three of the projects totaling
$193,802 are funded with CDBG-CV, which is not budgeted in the Annual Action
Plan. The total staff-recommended allocation for the six projects within the
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Annual Action Plan is $523,107. These investments will help daily operations of
each public service provider with improved facility functionality, efficiency, and
safety features.
The Annual Action Plan serves as a budget for planned projects and identifies
unallocated funds available for additional project(s) throughout the budget year.
Staff requests authorization to make administrative adjustments during the
budget year to fund additional project(s), including shifting funds between
projects within budgetary segments. Staff will request Council approval for any
administrative adjustments that exceed City Manager authority of$100,000.
On July 12, 2022, the NAHAB passed a motion recommending City Council
approval of the FY2022/2023 Annual Action Plan.
The FY2022/2023 Annual Action Plan is due to HUD on August 15, 2022. All
organizations that will be receiving an allocation will have agreements prepared
and executed by October 1, 2022. Staff performs compliance monitoring with
funded organizations on an annual basis.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the City of Clearwater's
Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Annual Action Plan, which is the third Action
Plan of the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 - Fiscal Year 2024/2025
Consolidated Plan, to implement the goals and objectives set forth
in the Consolidated Plan and authorize the appropriate officials to
enter into agreements with HUD and organizations approved for
funding, together with authorization to execute administrative
adjustments to same as needed. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
8.2 Declare surplus, for the purpose of sale for development of affordable housing, real
property located at 1408 Monroe Avenue; approve the Real Property Transfer Agreement
between the City and Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.; and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same, together with all other instruments required to affect
closing. (APH)
The City Manager recently approved the Economic Development & Housing
Department Lot Disposition Procedure. This procedure provides for a
transparent and competitive process for when the City transfers a lot for the
purpose of constructing a single-family home to be sold to a household
qualifying under the City's definition of Workforce or Affordable Housing. The
procedure calls for pre-approved developers to submit applications when a
property is available. Applications are vetted by a four-member Lot Disposition
Committee and a recommendation from the Neighborhood & Affordable
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Housing Advisory Board is submitted to City Council.
This property is currently vacant, and it is identified by Resolution #23-13 as a
city-owned property appropriate for use as affordable housing (Pinellas County
Property I.D. #10-29-15-51948-004-0040). The property is suitable for
construction of a single-family home. The City acquired the property at no cost
in 2015 through the Pinellas County escheatment process due to non-payment
of taxes.
This property is located within the North Greenwood Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy Area and within the boundary of the North Greenwood
Community Redevelopment Area. Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services,
Inc. d/b/a Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services (TBNHS) has a long
history of constructing affordable homes within the city of Clearwater.
A staff appraisal valued the property at $29,900 on June 29, 2022. According to
Section 2.01(d)(5)(i) of the Clearwater City Charter, the City Council may
approve the donation or sale for less than fair market value of city-owned
property of not more than five acres in size for Workforce Housing. Workforce
Housing means housing affordable to persons or families whose total annual
income does not exceed 120 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI), adjusted
for household size, as published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for Pinellas County or metropolitan area. According to information
provided by the Pinellas County Property Appraiser, the property is 0.77 acres
(3,348 square feet). TBNHS has site control of the adjacent parcel and intends
to combine the two parcels to provide for a more desirable development site.
In response to a question, Economic Development and Housing
Assistant Director Chuck Lane said a cluster of tiny homes built on
a parcel would be considered multi-family.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to declare surplus, for the purpose
of sale for development of affordable housing, real property located
at 1408 Monroe Avenue; approve the Real Property Transfer
Agreement between the City and Clearwater Neighborhood
Housing Services, Inc.; and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same, together with all other instruments required to affect
closing. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8.3 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
for 2843 St. John Drive, and pass Ordinances 9580-22, 9581-22, and 9582-22 on first
reading. (ANX2022-05006)
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This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.195-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a detached dwelling. The property is located on
the south side of St. John Drive at the southern terminus of St. Anthony Drive.
The applicants are requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and
solid waste service from the City. The property is located within an enclave and
is contiguous to city boundaries on all sides, and the annexation will eliminate
an enclave. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map
designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from Pinellas County. The
closest sanitary sewer line is located in an easement along the southern
property boundary. The applicants have paid the required sewer impact
and assessment fees in full and are aware of the additional costs to
extend city sewer service to this property. Collection of solid waste will
be provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within
Police District III and service will be administered through the district
headquarters located at 2851 McMullen Booth Road. Fire and
emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station
#48 located at 1700 N. Belcher Road. The City has adequate capacity to
serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire, and
EMS service. Water service will continue to be provided by Pinellas
County. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on
public facilities and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units
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per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is
the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The use of a
detached dwelling on the subject property is consistent with the uses
allowed in the District and the property exceeds the District's minimum
dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore
consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan
and Community Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries on all sides; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Ordinances 9580-22, 9581-22, and 9582-22 were presented and
ready by title only.
Vice Mayor Beckman moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and initial
Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 2843 St. John Drive, and pass Ordinances
9580-22, 9581-22, and 9582-22 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
8.4 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban
(RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 1221 Sunset Point Road and pass Ordinances 9583-22, 9584-22, and
9585-22 on first reading. (ANX2022-05007)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.137-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a new single-family dwelling (currently under
construction). The property is located on the south side of Sunset Point Road
approximately 385 feet east of Douglas Avenue. The applicant is requesting
annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer, water, and solid waste service
from the City. The property is in an enclave and is contiguous to existing city
boundaries to the north. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future
Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and a Zoning Atlas
designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The need for sanitary sewer and water service was prompted by the applicant's
proposal to construct a single-family dwelling on a previously vacant lot. Due to
timing issues, the applicant has started construction of the single-family
dwelling while located in the County. The site plan approved by the County
meets the flexible standard development provisions of the Low Medium Density
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Residential (LMDR) District. Due to the nature of the construction, Pinellas
County will require the applicant to connect to the City's sanitary sewer system
prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (CO). To ensure
consistency in the application of Building Code inspections and to prevent any
construction liability issues, the project will be built in its entirety under Pinellas
County jurisdiction. For that reason, second reading of the annexation cannot
occur until after the County issues a CO. The Planning and Development
Department will schedule second and final reading after the applicant obtains
the CO.
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• Water, sanitary sewer, and solid waste service will be provided by the
City of Clearwater. The closest sanitary sewer and water lines are
located in the adjacent Sunset Point Road right-of-way. The applicant is
aware that the City's water impact and assessment fees must be paid in
full prior to connection and of the additional costs to extend City water
service to this property. The applicant has paid the required sewer
impact and assessment fees in full and is aware of the additional costs
to extend to the City's sewer system. Collection of solid waste will be
provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police
District II and service will be administered through the district
headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical
services will be provided to this property by Station #51 located at 1712
Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate capacity to serve this
property with water, sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS
service. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on
public facilities and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 7.5
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units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the
property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The
proposed use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed
in the District and the property exceeds the District's minimum
dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore
consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan
and Community Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City
boundaries to the north; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Ordinances 9583-22, 9584-22, and 9585-22 were presented and read
by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 1221 Sunset Point Road and pass Ordinances
9583-22, 9584-22, and 9585-22 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
8.5 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban
(RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District 1219 Sunset Point Road, and pass Ordinances 9586-22, 9587-22, and 9588-22
on first reading. (ANX2022-05008)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.137-acre property consisting of
one parcel of vacant land. The property is located on the southeast corner of
Sylvan Drive and Sunset Point Road. The applicant has indicated a desire to
construct a detached dwelling on the property, although no plans have been
submitted at this time. They are requesting annexation in order to receive water,
sanitary sewer, and solid waste service from the City upon site development.
The property is located within an enclave and is contiguous to city boundaries to
the north. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map
designation of Residential Urban (RU) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
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Section 4-604.E as follows:
• Water, sanitary sewer, and solid waste service will be provided by the
City of Clearwater. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the
adjacent Sunset Point Road right-of-way. The closest water line is
located in both the Sunset Point Road and Sylvan Drive rights-of-way.
The applicant is aware that the City's water impact and assessment
fees must be paid in full prior to connection and of the additional costs to
extend City water service to this property. The applicant has paid the
required sewer impact and assessment fees in full and is aware of the
additional costs to extend to the City's sewer system. The property is
located within Police District II and service will be administered through
the district headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and
emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station
#51 located at 1712 Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate capacity
to serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, water, police, fire
and EMS service. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse
effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 7.5
units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the
property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The
proposed use of a detached dwelling on the subject property is
consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the property exceeds
the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed
annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the
City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries to the north; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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Ordinances 9586-22, 9587-22, and 9588-22 were presented and read
by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District 1219 Sunset Point Road, and pass Ordinances
9586-22, 9587-22, and 9588-22 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
8.6 Approve a Future Land Use Map Amendment from Residential/Office General (R/OG) to
Institutional (1) for the property located at 905 South Highland Avenue and pass Ordinance
9575-22 on first reading. (LUP2022-03003)
This Future Land Use Map Amendment involves a 1.86-acre vacant property
located on the east side of South Highland Avenue approximately 450 feet south
of Druid Road. The parcel, owned by YMCA of the Suncoast Inc., is currently
vacant; however, the property was previously occupied by a nursing home that
was demolished in 2006. YMCA of the Suncoast would like the option to
construct a new smaller facility to replace their current one on the parcel directly
to the south, which has been sold to the Learning Independence for Tomorrow
(LIFT) School. This amendment would allow the applicant to develop the
property with a facility built for delivery of social/public services and/or
educational services, although no plans have been submitted at this time.
The request is to change the Future Land Use Map designation of the property
from Residential/Office General (R/OG) to Institutional (1). The proposed future
land use designation of Institutional (1) is compatible with the surrounding uses
which includes institutional and single-family residential uses that exist in the
vicinity of the subject property. A request to rezone the property from the Office
(0) District to the Institutional (1) District is being processed concurrently with
this case (REZ2022-03003).
An amendment to the Countywide Plan Map will also be required to bring
consistency between the city's Future Land Use Map and the Countywide Plan
Map. The applicant understands all necessary approvals and permits must be
obtained before development of the subject site occurs.
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The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
Future Land Use Map Amendment is consistent with the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code as specified below:
• The amendment will further implementation of the Comprehensive Plan
consistent with the goals, policies and objectives contained in the Plan.
• The amendment is not inconsistent with other provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan.
• The available uses, if applicable, to which the property may be put are
appropriate to the property in question and compatible with existing and
planned uses in the area.
• Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the subject property.
• The amendment will not adversely affect the natural environment.
• The amendment will not adversely impact the use of property in the
immediate area.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its June 21,
2022 public hearing and made a unanimous recommendation of approval to
City Council.
Ordinance 9575-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve a Future Land Use Map
Amendment from Residential/Office General (R/OG) to Institutional (1)
for the property located at 905 South Highland Avenue and pass
Ordinance 9575-22 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded
and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
8.7 Approve a Development Agreement between the City of Clearwater and Gotham
Property Acquisitions, LLC and The DeNunzio Group providing for the redevelopment of
two sites on the west side of Osceola Avenue abutting Coachman Park in the Downtown
Core for overnight accommodations, attached dwellings, commercial uses such as retail,
food and beverage, cultural uses and event space pursuant to Community Development
Code Section 4-606; adopt Resolution 22-15, and authorize appropriate officials to
execute same. (DVA2022-06001)
The properties subject to this Development Agreement include a portion of the
former City Hall site located at the northwest corner South Osceola Avenue and
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Pierce Street (112 South Osceola Avenue) and a portion of the former
Harborview site located north of Cleveland Street (50 North Osceola Avenue).
The properties are located within the Central Business District (CBD) future
land use category, the Downtown (D) District and the Downtown Core
Character District of the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
The proposed Development Agreement between the City and the Developer
(i.e., Gotham Property Acquisitions, LLC and The DeNunzio Group, LLC) is
anticipated to be in effect for 30 years and includes the following main
provisions:
• Permits certain uses: Attached dwellings (apartments), hotel,
commercial uses such as retail, food and beverage, and cultural uses,
and event space
• Prohibits certain uses: Self-storage facilities, nightclubs and light
assembly uses
• Limits building height: former Harborview site limited to 157 feet for the
hotel (north building) and 53 feet for the south building; City Hall site
limited to 289 feet
• Establishes maximum density and intensity (FAR) for both sites,
consistent with the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan and
Community Development Code
• Anticipates Public Amenities Incentive Pool allocation by the Community
Development Board: 36 hotel units and 422 residential units
• Requires minimum number of surface and underground off-street
parking spaces: 169 parking spaces at the former Harborview site, 119
of which will be reserved and allocated for hotel use, and 600
underground parking spaces at the City Hall site
• Anticipates the need for the City to process a plat for the city-owned
property along the waterfront and bluff.
• Recognizes the need for a license agreement to govern cross access
between the Library parking lot and the former Harborview site
• Requires all buildings to be constructed to standards equivalent to LEED
Silver certification
The proposal is in compliance with the standards for Development Agreements
contained in Section 4-606, is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan
and Community Development Code, and furthers the vision of Downtown
redevelopment as set forth in Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan, as
determined by the Planning and Development Department.
The Community Development Board will review this Development Agreement
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application at its public hearing on July 19, 2022 and make a recommendation
to City Council. The Planning and Development Department staff will report the
recommendation at the city council meeting.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for this agreement is available in the unrestricted reserve balance of
the Parking Fund.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
The remaining balance of Parking Fund reserves after 25% working capital
reserves is approximately $13.0 million or 156% of the current Parking Fund
operating budget.
Planning and Development Director Gina Clayton said the Community
Development Board held the first required public hearing on Tuesday,
July 19 and unanimously recommended approval of the agreement.
In response to questions, Ms. Clayton said the City Attorney said he
recommends continuing the item to August 4, 2022, a few scrivener
errors were identified in the agreement and it was best to approve the
agreement when the ordinance for the referendum is adopted on August
4, 2022. The developer team has agreed. He said the continuance will
provide three public hearings on the development agreement. Ms.
Clayton said the Clearwater Development Code requires .7 parking
spaces per hotel unit, the proposed project meets the requirement. She
said there are no parking requirements for retail in the downtown. The
Downtown Plan views parking as infrastructure, with the goal to have
parking throughout downtown and not take up space at each
development site. Ms. Clayton said the private sector would determine if
more parking was needed beyond the one space per rental unit
requirement. The City will be responsible for the maintenance of the bluff
walk bridge.
Developer representative Katie Cole, Architect Jordan Behar, and
Stantec representative Frank Domingo provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
In response to questions, Ms. Cole said the project proposes 769 parking
spaces in total, with one space per unit at the city hall site. Substantially
complete is a defined term, 93% of the units are available for occupancy.
She said the provision regarding the transfer of property prior to the
certificate of occupancy is important to the developers and owners from a
financing standpoint related to estate planning. She said the development
group expects a 4-year construction time period.
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One individual spoke in support and suggested that an active waterfront
edge be implemented into the plan. He suggested including amenities
similar to those found in the Bradenton Riverwalk and having the
information available to the public.
Discussion ensued with comments made supporting the project. A
suggestion was made that a set-aside for workforce housing (i.e., 120%
AMI) should be required as the project is located on publicly-owned
land. Comments were made that the funds could be used to build
workforce housing on another publicly-owned land, that the construction at
this location will be more expensive than other mixed-income projects,
and that a luxury waterfront residential is not an effective location for
workforce housing.
Councilmember Bunker moved to continue Item 8.7 to August 4,
2022. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
The Council recessed from 8:02 p.m. to 8:14 p.m.
8.8 Withdrawn: Deny a Future Land Use Map Amendment from the Residential Low (RL)
category to the Institutional (1) category for the property located at 1885 County Road (CR)
193 and do not pass Ordinance 9577-22 on first reading. (LUP2022-04004)
This Future Land Use Map Amendment involves a 2.618-acre property located
on the east side of CR 193 approximately 500 feet south of Sunset Point Road.
The applicant, St. Mary and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church, is requesting to
amend the future land use category from Residential Low (RL) to Institutional (1).
The applicant has submitted a Zoning Atlas Amendment which is being
processed concurrently with this case (REZ2022-04004).
The subject property is currently developed with a detached dwelling which was
constructed in 1973. In 2006, the property was annexed into the city by
ordinance No. 7683-06, with subsequent ordinances establishing the future land
use of Residential Low (RL) and zoning designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR). St. Mary and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church (hereinafter
the Church) purchased the property in 2015. The Church also owns the
property adjacent to the south, 2930 CR 193, and operates their main Church
campus from this site which consists of three buildings totaling just under
30,000 square feet of development of 4.469± acres.
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Site plans are not required as part of Future Land Use Map amendment
applications; however, the applicant has previously brought forward conceptual
site plans that propose a two-story, 28,000 square foot multi-use building with
associated parking on the subject property and rearranged parking on the main
Church property, including during pre-application meetings late last year. Staff
has not formally reviewed the site plan, but previous comments focused on the
increase of development potential in the requested Institutional (1) future land
use category and uses in the consistent zoning district, as well as concerns
about additional traffic. Staff encouraged the applicant to explore site design
options where future vertical development is limited to the main Church parcel
to the south which is already designated as Institutional (1), and to explore ways
to mitigate impacts to surrounding properties.
The proposed expansion of the Institutional (1) future land use category would
negatively impact the low-density character of the area. The addition of
Institutional property as proposed is incompatible with surrounding uses and
inconsistent with the character of the surrounding properties and neighborhood.
Additionally, the increase in development potential would likely lead to traffic
capacity issues along CR 193, a dead-end roadway that lacks sidewalks and
has no opportunities to connect to Sunset Point Road or another outlet. The
main Church campus to the south, 2930 CR 193, has a maximum development
potential of up to 126,534 square feet based on its current designation of
Institutional (1) on the city's Future Land Use Map. The existing development is
approximately 29,247 square feet, which leaves up to 97,287 square feet of
unrealized development potential on the site. The main Church campus could
support expansion of the Church without the need to extend the Institutional (1)
future land use category north to the subject property.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
Future Land Use Map Amendment is not consistent with the provisions of the
Clearwater Community Development Code as specified below:
• The amendment will not further implementation of the Comprehensive
Plan consistent with the goals, policies and objectives contained in the
Plan.
• The amendment is inconsistent with other provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan.
• The available uses, if applicable, to which the property may be put are
not appropriate to the property in question and not compatible with
existing and planned uses in the area.
• Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the subject property;
however, sufficient traffic levels of service are not available to serve the
property.
• The amendment will adversely impact the use of properties in the
immediate area.
If approved, the proposed City of Clearwater future land use category of
Residential Low (RL) will necessitate an amendment of the Countywide Plan
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Map from the Residential Low Medium (RLM) category to the
Public/Semi-Public (P/SP) category. In accordance with the Countywide Plan
Rules, the land use plan amendment is subject to the approval of Forward
Pinellas, in its role as the Pinellas Planning Council, and the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning Authority. The application is
a small-scale amendment so review and approval by the Florida Department of
Economic Opportunity would not be required.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its June 21,
2022 public hearing and made a unanimous recommendation of denial to City
Council.
8.9 Withdrawn: Deny a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District to the Institutional (1) District for the property located at 1885 County Road
(CR) 193 and do not pass Ordinance 9578-22 on first reading. (REZ2022-04004)
This Zoning Atlas Amendment involves a 2.618-acre property located on the
east side of CR 193 approximately 500 feet south of Sunset Point Road. The
applicant, St. Mary and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church, is requesting to
rezone the property from the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
to the Institutional (I) District. The applicant has submitted a Future Land Use
Map Amendment, which is being processed concurrently with this case
(LU P2022-04004).
The subject property is currently developed with a detached dwelling which was
constructed in 1973. In 2006, the property was annexed into the city by
ordinance No. 7683-06, with subsequent ordinances establishing the future land
use of Residential Low (RL) and zoning designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR). St. Mary and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church (hereinafter
the Church) purchased the property in 2015. The Church also owns the
property adjacent to the south, 2930 CR 193, and operates their main Church
campus from this site which consists of three buildings totaling just under
30,000 square feet of development of 4.469± acres.
Site plans are not required as part of rezoning applications; however, the
applicant has previously brought forward conceptual site plans that propose a
two-story, 28,000 square foot multi-use building with associated parking on the
subject property and rearranged parking on the main Church property, including
during pre-application meetings earlier this year. Staff has not formally reviewed
the site plan, but previous comments focused on the increase of permitted uses
in the requested Institutional (I) zoning district and development potential in the
consistent future land use category, as well as concerns about additional traffic.
Staff encouraged the applicant to explore site design options where future
vertical development is limited to the main Church parcel to the south which is
already designated Institutional (I) District, and to explore ways to mitigate
impacts to surrounding properties.
The proposed expansion of the Institutional (I) zoning district would negatively
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impact the low-density character of the area. The addition of Institutional
property as proposed is incompatible with surrounding uses and inconsistent
with the character of the surrounding properties and neighborhood. Additionally,
the increase in development would likely lead to traffic capacity issues along CR
193, a dead-end roadway that lacks sidewalks and has no opportunities to
connect to Sunset Point Road or another outlet. The main Church campus to
the south, 2930 CR 193, has a maximum development potential of up to
126,534 square feet based on its current designation of Institutional (1) on the
city's Future Land Use Map. The existing development is approximately 29,247
square feet, which leaves up to 97,287 square feet of unrealized development
potential on the site. The main Church campus could support expansion of the
Church without the need to extend the Institutional (1) zoning district north to the
subject property.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
Zoning Atlas Amendment is not consistent with the provisions of the Community
Development Code as specified below:
• The proposed amendment is not consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan and the Community Development Code.
• The available uses in the Institutional (1) District are not compatible with
the surrounding area.
• The proposed amendment is not compatible with the surrounding
property and character of the neighborhood.
• The proposed amendment will adversely or unreasonably affect the use
of other property in the area.
• The proposed amendment will not adversely burden public facilities,
excluding the traffic-carrying capacities of streets, in an unreasonably or
disproportionate manner.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its June 21,
2022 public hearing and made a unanimous recommendation of denial to City
Council.
9. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings
9.1 Approve a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the Office (0) District to the Institutional (1)
District for property located at 905 South Highland Avenue and pass Ordinance 9576-22
on first reading. (REZ2022-03003)
This Zoning Atlas Amendment involves a 1.86-acre vacant property located on
the east side of South Highland Avenue approximately 450 feet south of Druid
Road. The parcel, owned by YMCA of the Suncoast Inc., is currently vacant;
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however, the property was previously occupied by a nursing home that was
demolished in 2006. YMCA of the Suncoast would like the option to construct a
new smaller facility to replace their current one on the parcel directly to the
south, which has been sold to the Learning Independence for Tomorrow (LIFT)
School. This amendment would allow the applicant to develop the property with
a facility built for delivery of social/public services and/or educational services,
although no plans have been submitted at this time.
The request is to change the property's Zoning Atlas designation from the Office
(0) District to the Institutional (1) District. A request to amend the future land use
designation of the property from Residential/Office General (R/OG) to
Institutional (1) is being processed concurrently with this case (LUP2022-03003).
Social and community centers are not a listed permitted use in the Office (0)
District and would require submission of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment
application. The proposed amendment would allow for the property to be
developed with the clarity of institutional standards.
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
Zoning Atlas Amendment is consistent with the Clearwater Community
Development Code as specified below:
• The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and the Community Development Code.
• The available uses in the Institutional (1) District are compatible with the
surrounding area.
• The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding property
and character of the neighborhood.
• The proposed amendment will not adversely or unreasonably affect the
use of other property in the area.
• The proposed amendment will not adversely burden public facilities,
including the traffic-carrying capacities of streets, in an unreasonably or
disproportionate manner.
• The proposed Institutional (1) District boundaries are appropriately drawn
in regard to location and classification of streets, ownership lines,
existing improvements, and the natural environment.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its June 21,
2022 public hearing and made a unanimous recommendation of approval to
City Council.
Ordinance 9576-22 was presented and read by title only.
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Vice Mayor Beckman moved to approve a Zoning Atlas Amendment
from the Office (0) District to the Institutional (1) District for property
located at 905 South Highland Avenue and pass Ordinance 9576-22
on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
10. Second Readings - Public Hearing
10.1Adopt Ordinance 9564-22 on third reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 1272 Sedeeva Circle N., Clearwater, FL 33755, into the corporate
limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9564-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9564-22 on
third and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
10.2Adopt Ordinance 9565-22 on third reading, amending the future land use plan element of
the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property
whose post office address is 1272 Sedeeva Circle N., Clearwater, FL 33755, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Urban (RU).
Ordinance 9565-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9565-22 on
third and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
10.3Adopt Ordinance 9566-22 on third reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1272 Sedeeva Circle N.,
Clearwater, FL 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9566-22 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9566-22 on second and final
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reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
10AAdopt Ordinance 9589-22 on second reading, amending the Operating Budget for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 to reflect increases and decreases in revenues
and expenditures for the General Fund, Special Development Fund, Special Program
Fund, Gas Fund, Marine Fund, and Parking Fund.
Ordinance 9589-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9589-22 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
10.5Adopt Ordinance 9590-22 on second reading, amending the Capital Improvement
Budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, to reflect an increase of
$12,724,924.
Ordinance 9590-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9590-22 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember
Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
Nays: 1 - Mayor Hibbard
Motion carried.
10.6Continue to August 4, 2022: Adopt Ordinance 9597-22 on second reading, calling for an
election to be held on November 8, 2022 on a proposed amendment to the City Charter
to allow the City to negotiate the development and sale of certain unoccupied properties
in the downtown core for the purpose of creating a vibrant, mixed-use development
consisting of apartments, hotel and commercial space including restaurant dining, cafes,
and event space, activating the area adjacent to Coachman Park.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to continue Item 10.6 to August 4,
2022. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
11. City Manager Reports
11.1Adopt a tentative millage rate of 5.9550 mills for fiscal year 2022/23; set public hearing
dates on the budget for September 15, 2022 and September 29, 2022, to be held no
earlier than 6:00 p.m., and schedule a special work session on August 4, 2022, at 3:00
p.m. to fully discuss the proposed budget.
In accordance with the Truth in Millage (TRIM) process, the City Council must
adopt a tentative millage rate and set public hearing dates prior to finalizing and
adopting a budget. This information must be provided to the Pinellas County
Property Appraiser and Tax Collector by August 2, 2022. The City's proposed
millage rate and public hearing dates will be included on the TRIM notices
mailed to taxpayers in August. This tentative rate cannot be increased without
first-class mailing notification to each taxpayer at the expense of the City of
Clearwater, not less than 10 days and not more than 15 days before the public
hearing.
The City Manager's recommended millage rate is 5.9550 mills, the same as the
current year. This rate is 11.80% more than the rolled back rate of 5.3264 mills.
The rolled-back rate is the millage rate that will provide the City with the same
property tax revenue as was levied in the prior year. If the proposed millage rate
of 5.9550 mills is adopted, the City's ordinance adopting the millage rate will
reflect an 11.80% increase from the rolled-back rate of 5.3264 mills.
The proposed millage rate as well as other TRIM millage rates will be noted on
the 2022 compliance forms as follows:
5.9550 mills - Tentative millage rate
5.3264 mills - Rolled-back millage rate
6.1675 mills - Maximum majority vote rate
6.7843 mills - Maximum two-thirds vote rate
A special budget work session is being scheduled for Thursday, August 4,
2022, at 3:00 p.m. to fully discuss the proposed budget.
Budget Manager Kayleen Kastel provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Beckman moved to adopt a tentative millage rate of
5.9550 mills for fiscal year 2022/23; set public hearing dates on the
budget for September 15, 2022 and September 29, 2022, to be held
no earlier than 6:00 p.m., and schedule a special work session on
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August 4, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. to fully discuss the proposed budget.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
11.2Amend Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 3, Purchasing,
revising Section 2.542, Section 2.554, Section 2.561, and Section 2.563; and Division 4,
Disposal and Disposition of Surplus Tangible Personal Property, revising Section 2.623;
and pass Ordinance 9596-22 on first reading.
Staff is proposing the following changes to update procurement code
procedures and authorization thresholds, as well as updating the required dollar
threshold for city council approval of the disposal of surplus property.
The procurement code provides an exception from competitive bidding for
micro purchases, which are purchases of commodities and services with a
value of$2,500 or less. An increase in the micro purchase threshold from the
current level of$2,500 to $10,000 is proposed. The $2,500 level has been in
place since 2001 and the increase is requested due to rising costs and other
economic factors that support an expedited and efficient procurement process.
Similarly, the City Manager's authorization level for disposition of surplus
tangible personal property has been $5,000 for more than 20 years. Staff is
requesting that the City Manager authorization be increased to $50,000.
Dispositions in excess of$50,000 will require city council approval.
Other minor changes and updates to the ordinance include clarification that
contracts for commodities should not exceed five years, an updated description
of requirements for performance and payment bonds, and other
non-substantive updates to ordinance terminology.
Ordinance 9596-22 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to amend Clearwater Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 3, Purchasing, revising
Section 2.542, Section 2.554, Section 2.561, and Section 2.563; and
Division 4, Disposal and Disposition of Surplus Tangible Personal
Property, revising Section 2.623; and pass Ordinance 9596-22 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
11.3Authorize the Marine and Aviation Director to apply for and administer the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Sportfishing Restoration / Florida Boating
Infrastructure Grant(s) on behalf of the City of Clearwater, for Capital Improvements
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Project (C1905), Clearwater Beach Marina and adopt Resolution 22-16.
On October 7, 2021, Clearwater City Council Authorized the Marine and Aviation
Department to proceed with the design and engineering phase of the
Clearwater Beach Marina Replacement Project (Project#21-0008-MA). The
last comprehensive renovation to this marina took place in 1977. This extensive
project involves the complete replacement of all utilities, docks, and fueling
facilities at the Clearwater Beach Marina.
Part of the scope of work for the Design and Engineering Team, Moffatt &
Nichol, involved identification of potential grant funding sources applicable to the
project. Accordingly, there are potential Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) grant opportunities available that could finance portions of
the project related to transient boaters and the general boating public.
The FWC application process requires a City Council Resolution authorizing a
representative of the City to apply for and administer these grants. If adopted by
council resolution, the Marine and Aviation Director, Eric Gandy, would be
authorized to act on behalf of the City to apply for and administer the applicable
grants. The resolution would also reflect the Council's commitment to entering
into a twenty-year agreement for the maintenance and operation of the
project(s). This resolution allows for the application. If the City is chosen as a
grant recipient, the grant would be presented to Council for approval.
Resolution 22-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to authorize the Marine and
Aviation Director to apply for and administer the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Sportfishing Restoration /
Florida Boating Infrastructure Grant(s) on behalf of the City of
Clearwater, for Capital Improvements Project (C1905), Clearwater
Beach Marina and adopt Resolution 22-16. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
12. City Attorney Reports
12.1 Call for an election on November 8, 2022 to present a referendum question to the city
electors amending the Charter of the City to allow the redevelopment and sale of two
certain unoccupied properties in the downtown core and pass Ordinance 9597-22 on first
reading.
On May 5, 2022, City Council directed the City Manager and City Attorney to
take all necessary actions to identify a redevelopment concept and team(s) for
the former City Hall site and former Harborview Center site to present to
Clearwater voters for consideration at a November 8, 2022, referendum. Staff
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recommended disposition of the properties through an open call for
development concepts and adoption of a development agreement to better
define and manage the long-term redevelopment of the sites.
The City of Clearwater has adopted a community redevelopment plan entitled
the 2018 Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan, which contemplates the
area generally referred to as Downtown Clearwater as a community
redevelopment area.
Pursuant to Florida Statute § 163.380(3)(a), the City released a Call for
Development Concepts #28-22 by publication in a newspaper having a general
circulation in Clearwater, Florida. The solicitation closed on June 9, 2022. The
solicitation was designed to identify opportunities to redevelop the former City
Hall, which is unoccupied, and the former Harborview Center, which is vacant
land. Both properties are located within the downtown core, and within the
community redevelopment area.
After reviewing each of the three responses, on June 16, 2022 the City Council
unanimously selected Gotham Property Acquisitions and The DeNunzio Group
as the City's development partners for these properties.
When selling city property, the Clearwater City Charter normally requires the
City to sell the property to the highest bidder at a public auction. Although the
City can impose terms or restrictions relating to bidding, a public auction could
result in the purchase of these properties by a person or entity who would leave
the properties vacant, or use the properties in a way that is undesirable for
Clearwater residents. In addition, a public auction leaves the City with no
mechanism, subsequent to the sale, to compel the buyer to design their
property in a certain way, or advance their plans in a timely manner.
Instead of conducting a public auction, the ordinance proposes an amendment
to the City Charter whereby the City will be allowed to enter into a purchase and
development agreement with Gotham and DeNunzio. This ordinance, if
approved by Council and by voters, will allow the City and voters to have
certainty as to the identity of the purchaser, and the purchaser's plan for the
properties. The proposed Charter amendment confers this authority only as to
the two properties described in the ordinance.
Ordinance 9597-22 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Beckman moved to call for an election on November 8,
2022 to present a referendum question to the city electors amending
the Charter of the City to allow the redevelopment and sale of two
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certain unoccupied properties in the downtown core and pass
Ordinance 9597-22 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded
and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Beckman, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Teixeira
13. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Allbritton said the City is so close to making Imagine
Clearwater happen which is one of the things he wanted to be on Council for.
Councilmember Teixeira said staff has made her comfortable with the Bluff
Development Agreement process and she appreciates the work everyone
has put in. She said she has been impressed with the Parks & Recreation
summer camp staff; staff is working hard and it is reflected in the youth.
14. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Hibbard reviewed recent and upcoming events, offered
condolences for the passing of Nick Pappas, and congratulated Troop 484
members Steven Issari, Collin Carpenter, Jude Palma, Nicholas Silvestro,
and Hunter Herr for achieving the Eagle Scout rank.
15. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:48 a.m.
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City of Clearwater
ayor
City of Clearwater
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